Security personnel may demand the payment of a security deposit from any person in contravention of the conditions of carriage who is unable to provide satisfactory evidence of identity and address or who does not have a permanent address in Switzerland.
The amount of the security deposit depends on the likely level of the fine, the costs, and the damages and expenses incurred.
The security deposit may be provided in cash or by debit or credit card payment, by handing over an item of value or by presenting a guarantee from a bank or insurance company established in Switzerland.
A receipt shall be issued in acknowledgment of the security deposit received.
If a criminal complaint is filed against the person concerned, the security deposit shall be handed over to the prosecution authorities with the report of the offence. Any balance remaining shall be refunded.